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Building a Bankable Africa is the central theme of PIDA Week 2026, which will take place in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, from 16 to 20 November 2026, with the main conferen…
Building a Bankable Africa is the central theme of PIDA Week 2026, which will take place in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, from 16 to 20 November 2026, with the main conference programme scheduled for 18 to 20 November. Co-convened by AUDA-NEPAD, the African Union Commission, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS/CEEAC), and the Government of the Republic of the Congo, this edition will address one of Africa’s most pressing infrastructure challenges: transforming priority projects into well-prepared, investment-ready, and bankable opportunities.
Commissioner · African Union Commission
Oversees the continental infrastructure and energy portfolio of the African Union. Confirmation pending.
The conversations shaping PIDA Week 2026.
Presentation of conclusions from the alignment and preparation clinics and thematic workshops. Provisional — subject to validation by the Joint Organizing Committee.
Brazzaville · Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Flights to Maya-Maya Airport, the Kinshasa river crossing, visas & entry requirements, airport transfers and arrival tips.
Read the travel guide →Recommended hotels from the Radisson Blu M'Bamou Palace to airport options, booking guidance and delegate room blocks.
Browse hotels →Live agenda, personal schedule, speaker profiles and networking, all in the official event app.
Open the app →A track for policy, capital, business and research.
Shape policy on the continental stage.
Discover bankable opportunities early.
Grow your business network fast.
Bring evidence and voice to the table.







Working version — subject to validation by the Joint Organizing Committee. Unconfirmed items are marked TBC. Overarching Goal Accelerate alignment — and build momentum, not deals. From political priorities to aligned, structured projects; from alignment to preparation and bankability; from bankable projects to integra…
Brazzaville
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Accelerating Alignment, Institutions, Programmes and Partnerships
Nov 16–20, 2026 · Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo · Brazzaville